Jet Aviation Staffing-Chief Pilot (Part 135)-Pennsylvania in Western PA/Eastern OH, Ohio at Jet Aviation

Jet Aviation Staffing-Chief Pilot (Part 135)-Pennsylvania

Location: PA, US
Job Category: Flight Services
Career Level: Management
Requisition Id: 6023

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industry’s most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Flight Operations Leadership

• • Organize, staff, supervise, and direct all flight operations conducted by the Company.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of all flight department personnel.
  • Exercise limited operational control authority over Air Carrier Certificate as authorized by the Director of Operations.
  • Manage operational functions that directly impact operational control and flight safety.
  • Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
  • Ensure flight operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.

Training Program Management

• • Organize, administer, and oversee all pilot training programs.
  • Ensure compliance with FAA-approved training requirements and company training
  • standards.
  • Coordinate initial, recurrent, upgrade, differences, and special-emphasis training.
  • Maintain pilot qualification, certification, and training records.
  • Monitor pilot proficiency and operational performance.
  • Ensure all flight crew members maintain required qualifications and currency.
  • Conduct or oversee line checks, standardization evaluations, and operational observations.

Safety Management Systems (SMS)

• • Actively support and promote the company’s Safety Management System.
  • Ensure personnel under his or her authority actively participate in safety reporting and SMS activities.
  • Validate, investigate, and address identified safety risks and safety-risk management deficiencies in a timely and effective manner.
  • Ensure all operational processes and procedures incorporate applicable risk mitigation measures identified through the Safety Management System.
  • Participate in Safety Review Board meetings and safety committees.
  • Promote a Just Culture environment that encourages hazard identification and voluntary safety reporting.
  • Support organizational learning through analysis of safety reports, operational data, and trend monitoring.

Flight Standards and Standardization

• Develop, implement, and maintain aircraft checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with the General Operations Manual, Training Manuals, SOPs, and company policies.
• Maintain consistency and standardization across all aircraft types and flight crews.
• Review operational practices and implement improvements that enhance safety and efficiency.
• Ensure flight crews remain informed of changes to regulations, operational procedures, and company standards.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure flight operations and related activities are conducted in compliance with:
  • FAA Regulations
  • Air Carrier Operations Specifications
  • Company General Operations Manual (GOM)
  • Safety Management System requirements
  • Applicable industry standards and best practices

• Maintain readiness for FAA inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.

  • Support compliance with industry accreditation standards including:
  • WYVERN Wingman
  • IS-BAO
  • ARGUS (if applicable)
• Ensure corrective actions resulting from audits or inspections are completed effectively and on schedule.

Operational Communications

• Receive, review, and take appropriate action regarding aeronautical information affecting the safety of flight operations
• Disseminate operational and safety-related information to flight crews and operational personnel
• Ensure timely communication of changes to regulations, procedures, manuals, notices, and company policies
• Serve as a liason with external vendors, training providers, regulations, and organizations that may affect flight operations.

Personnel Leadership and Welfare

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for flight department personnel.
• Oversee the welfare, performance, and professional conduct of pilots and flight operations personnel.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Support succession planning and long-term pilot developement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• • • Company General Operations Manual
  • Training Manuals
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • FAA Parts 91, 119, and 135
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Operational Control principles
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous FAA-approved Chief Pilot experience.
• Pilatus PC-24 type rating and operational experience.
• Experience with WYVERN Wingman, IS-BAO, and Safety Management Systems.
• Experience conducting pilot evaluations, line checks, and standardization
• programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Management, or a related field.
• CFI, CFII, and MEI

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The Chief Pilot operates in a dynamic aviation environment that requires regular interaction with flight crews, maintenance personnel, schedulers, regulators, auditors, customers,
and executive leadership. This position requires flexibility and availability to support operational and safety needs beyond traditional business hours.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (“EEO status”). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.